Airbus chief: Starmer should press ahead with Heathrow third runway July 28, 2024 The boss of Airbus has backed building Heathrow’s third runway, as the new government moots whether to put its weight behind the controversial proposals. Heathrow’s chief executive warned last week the airport wouldn’t be able to meet rising demand for travel without expanding capacity. The UK’s busiest hub reported record traffic in the first half [...]
Virgin Atlantic buys seven new planes from ‘main dance partner’ Airbus as it targets return to profit July 23, 2024 Virgin Atlantic has ordered seven new plans as it looks to complete its multibillion-dollar fleet transformation and return to the black.
Boeing expects 787 suppliers to catch up by year’s end July 20, 2024 Boeing expects delayed suppliers to catch up on parts that have slowed production of its 787 jets to below a rate of five a month.
Aircraft orders fall over 75 per cent in May as Boeing and Airbus woes continue July 1, 2024 According to the latest data from the ADS Group, 31 aircraft orders were placed over the month, which is 79 per cent fewer year-on-year.
Airbus shares plummet after planemaker fails to capitalise on Boeing woes June 25, 2024 Airbus shares rose as the crisis at Boeing kicked off in January. But now it looks like the hype may have been overblown.
Ryanair passenger numbers near 20m as Europe’s record summer kicks off June 5, 2024 Some 18.9m passengers flew with the Irish budget carrier over the month, up 11 per cent year-on-year as it operated 105,000 flights.
Boeing and Airbus supply chain woes cause aircraft deliveries to tumble May 31, 2024 Aircraft deliveries fell in the first quarter as suppliers struggle to meet booming travel demand amid a dearth in workers.
Babcock and Airbus chiefs call on UK to boost defence spending March 24, 2024 Two of the UK's biggest defence firms have called on the government to spend more on its armed forces amid the "changing face" of warfare.
Airbus forecasts higher A320 deliveries and announces special dividend as Boeing struggles with 737 Max 9 crisis February 15, 2024 Airbus said it expects to deliver 800 of its best-selling narrowbody A320 jets this year amid struggles at rival Boeing.
Labour would host annual investment summit if elected, vows Jonathan Reynolds January 29, 2024 Labour would host an annual business summit to showcase Britain as a global investment destination, if elected into power, Jonathan Reynolds has pledged.